29.10.09

Aishwarya Rai celebrated by People magazine

Aishwarya RaiBollywood actress Aishwarya Rai’s 15 years of Bollywood career has been documented in a never-seen-before manner by the People magazine.

Loaded with innumerable unknown tidbits from her life, the issue aims at celebrating one of the most beautiful women in the world. It also reveals that she has been feted as the most beautiful Miss World ever and has been presented with a gold medal to celebrate her beauty and the exclusivity of the achievement.

The issue promises to be replete with photographs of the gorgeous woman at various stages of what is an impressive and illustrious career.

The actress has acted in over 40 movies and many of them have been mainstream Hollywood productions. With a Padmashree and an Order of France under her expensive Dior belt, her formidable fame will be completely captured by the magazine.

Victoria Beckham to launch own range of shoes and handbags

Victoria BeckhamBetter known as Posh, former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham has decided to launch her own range of shoes and handbags.

35 year old, Posh has so far been modelling for other designers, she now wants to start something of her own, and footie ace hubby David has offered to build her a huge design workshop in Beckingham Palace, Herts.

Victoria is tired of promoting other brands. If she wears Christian Louboutin or Hermes people go and buy it.

“She thought, ‘Why can’t I do this with my own line?’

“Her VB collection has gone down a storm across the celebrity world. If this is repeated with her line of shoes, the range would be worth an absolute fortune.

According to a friend, “It is feasible that after David retires she could become the main breadwinner in the Beckham house”.

Posh already has lines in dresses, eyewear and denim, with accessories to be announced soon, and stars like Jennifer Lopez and Elle Macpherson have been snapped wearing a VB design.

28.10.09

Demi Moore to act in 24 hr Broadway play

Demi MooreHollywood Actress Demi Moore will join husband Ashton Kutcher on stage for a 24 hour Broadway marathon to be played next month.

Kutcher was among the first movie stars to sign up for the ninth annual 24 Hour Plays on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre and now Moore will be joining him.

The Hollywood couple joins Amber Tamblyn, Billy Crudup, Emily Mortimer and Emmy Rossum, among others, for the event, which raises cash for the Urban Arts Partnership.

The stars will collaborate on a series of plays, which are written, rehearsed and performed in 24 hours.

27.10.09

Scarlett Johansson to make Broadway debut

Scarlett JohanssonHollywood Actress Scarlett Johansson will very soon make her Broadway debut starring in a revival of American playwright Arthur Miller’s drama “A View from the Bridge”.

There has been a growing tendency of Hollywood stars appearing in Broadway plays. The 24 year old actress will appear on the Great White Way opposite actor Liev Schreiber in the drama set in 1950s America about a Brooklyn dockyard worker obsessed with his 17 year old niece, to be played by Johansson.

Previews for the drama will begin December 28 and the show will run for 14 weeks.

Johansson’s list of films include "The Horse Whisperer", "Lost in Translation" and Woody Allen’s "Match Point" in 2005. She also released an album this year with U.S. singer Pete Yorn. Schreiber has already appeared on Broadway several times, including winning a Tony award, as well as in films.

Other high-profile film actor’s who have appeared on Broadway this year include Jude law, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

26.10.09

Freida Pinto wants Angelina Jolie as her Mom

Freida PintoSlumdog Millionaire beauty Freida Pinto has expressed a desire to be adopted by none -other-than Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie.

The 25 year old actress admits she was in awe of the Oscar-winning beauty, who has six children, three of whom are adopted, the first time they met.

"She’s a lovely lady. I don’t know what else she said to me, but I wanted to go up to her and say, ‘Adopt me!’," Pinto said.

"I think she’s a lovely person who is there for people who are just starting off, for starters like me. I remember when I met her at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and she said, ‘Just enjoy this because you never know if it’s going to happen again’," she added.

The Indian beauty, who is currently dating her “Slumdog Millionaire” co-star Dev Patel, said that the appreciation received through the movie has affected her life in a big way.

"I have to pinch myself! It’s like a dream come true but we had a little message in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, It is destiny. So that’s what I’m going to embrace it as and enjoy life," Pinto said.

The actress is currently in London shooting Oscar-winning director Woody Allen’s yet-untitled film with actor Josh Brolin.

Miranda Kerr launches organic skincare range Kora

Miranda KerrSupermodel Miranda Kerr is set to launch her new organic skincare range Kora.

The 26 year old beauty’s brand of natural creams and cleansers will hit shelves today.

Victoria’s Secret model is also planning to launch a clothing line under the same name with business partner George Moskos.

"She has an international profile and it would be a waste of an opportunity not to use that," said Moskos.

The pair’s relationship dates back when Kerr was still dating muso Jay Lyon and the trio lived together.

17.10.09

Amrita Rao hires Shah Rukh Khan's fitness trainer

Amrita Rao
Bollywood actress Amrita Rao, who had been ill due to long hours of shooting, has hired superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s trainer to get back in shape.

"Amrita wants to lose weight. She has been asked to go on a complete health diet comprising fruits and boiled vegetables as she is required to look completely fit," said a source.

The actress, who made her debut with "Ishq Vishq" in 2003, is apparently also mastering kick boxing and aerobics these days.

15.10.09

Britney Spears voted Best Celebrity Mum

Britney SpearsBritney Spears has been voted the best famous mother in a new poll.

The Toxic superstar lost custody of her two sons after her public meltdown in 2008, but gained shared custody with ex Kevin Federline after she proved to the courts she had cleaned up her act.

The singer topped the best celebrity mum poll carried out by Christmas savings company Park after they surveyed 7,000 of their customers.

Following in second place was Christina Aguilera, while mother of-six Angelina Jolie was in third.

Late British reality TV star Jade Goody and mum of one Katie Holmes were awarded the fourth and fifth spots respectively.

The full line up of best celebrity mums is:

1. Britney Spears

2. Christina Aguilera

3. Angelina Jolie

4. Jade Goody

5. Katie Holmes

6. Madonna

7. Jessica Alba

8. Jennifer Garner

9. Nicole Richie

10. Victoria Beckham

11. Gwen Stefani

12. Billie Piper

13. Jamie Lynn Spears

14. Reese Witherspoon

15. Emma Bunton

16. Katie Price

17. Charlotte Church

18. Mel C

19. Cate Blanchett

20. Mutya Buena

Tyra Banks named highest earning women by Forbes

Tyra BanksSupermodel Tyra Banks has topped the Forbes list of the highest earning women on primetime TV.

The stunner is leading the list with her earnings in the last year, raking in 20 million pounds for America’s Next Top Model, as well as her daytime talk show.

Following her is Katherine Heigl, who earned 12 million pounds for her role in Grey’s Anatomy and her film projects, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation actress Marg Helgenberger with 6.3 million pounds in earnings.

Forbes’ full primetime top earners list is as following:

1) Tyra Banks - 20 million pounds

2) Katherine Heigl - 12 million pounds

3) Marg Helgenberger - 6.3 million pounds

4) Eva Longoria Parker - 6 million pounds

5) Mariska Hargitay - 5.6 million pounds

6) Julia Louis-Dreyfus - 5.3 million pounds

6) Maura Tierney - 5.3 million pounds

8) Tina Fey - 4.6 million pounds

9) Marcia Cross - 4.1 million pounds

10) Jennifer Love Hewitt - 4 million pounds.
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